Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya was arrested on Monday,19th May 2025 at his Nairobi home by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission over allegation of embezzlement if funds amounting to KSH1.4 billion.
According to Governor George Natembeya lawyer Ndegwa Njiru, Natembeya is currently at EACC Headquarters in Nairobi where he is being interrogated. Njiru says the governor has been denied legal representation.
The charges stem from ongoing investigations into suspected fraud, abuse of office, and bribery related to three county projects: the Rehabilitation of Kenyatta Stadium (Phase 1A), construction of County Headquarters Offices, and Tom Mboya Hospital, all said to have been marred by irregular tendering and alleged kickbacks during the 2022/2023 to 2024/2025 financial years.
Simultaneously, EACC officers conducted search operations at various locations, including Natembeya’s official residence in Kitale and premises linked to persons of interest.
The arrest has ignited political uproar, with DAP-K party leader Eugene Wamalwa condemning it as a politically motivated move targeting opposition leaders, likening it to recent actions against DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua and Mumias East MP Peter Salasya.
Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya has been arrested by EACC officers at his Nairobi residence, his lawyer has confirmed, and is currently detained at EACC Headquarters in Nairobi.
Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya has recorded statements at the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) headquarters in Nairobi in connection with an ongoing investigation into alleged procurement irregularities, abuse of office, bribery, and the fraudulent acquisition of public funds amounting to Ksh1.4 billion.
Teargas was fired as angry residents clashed with police outside Governor George Natembeya’s Milimani home in Kitale following a Monday raid by detectives.
One of the vehicles believed to have been used to transport the detectives was vandalized amid the unrest, prompting the deployment of additional security forces to contain the situation.
DAP-K Party Leader Eugene Wamalwa, who arrived at the scene shortly after the raid, has stated that no incriminating evidence had been found at Natembeya’s residence.
